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an evening of literary art reading by Lahiny Pierre from General Authority, A Haitian Novel.

GERRY KELLY & THE MI-VI FAMILY INVITE YOU TO MEET THE RENOWNED AUTHOR LAHINY PIERRE IN CELEBRATION OF HER NEW BOOK GENERAL AUTHORITY. MEET & GREET THE AUTHOR 8PM THURSDAY APRIL 29TH, 2010. Dinner & table reservations from 8pm Ph:954-457-6464 or info@mi6ent.com-GULFSTREAM PARK & CASINO-

Lahiny Pierre is a native of Haiti from the province of Jacmel. General Authority, A Haitian Novel, illustrates themes of the struggle of migration, loss, and coming to terms with one’s history; exile by choice because of economic circumstances; assimilation – cause and effect; the myth of the American dream, an idea held by people worldwide; cultural alienation; socialization of the immigrant; leaving home; learning new experiences; adapting to a new life; speaking a new language; the reuniting of old friends; friendship; male bonding; spirituality; African Deities; Haitian Culture; Voodoo; facing the past; nationalism; community building; cultural awareness; music and dance in the Haitian culture; political unrest; murder; vengeance; and civic duties.